🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅
Top Reasons to Book this Amazing Home:
* Two Living Rooms, Two Kitchens, Two Dining Rooms, and Two Laundry Rooms
* Private, Fenced-in, Pool (heating optional for fee of $45/nt)
* Only 235 yards to Pompano Street Beach Access
* Walk to Top Rated Restaurants Camille’s at Crystal Beach and Beach Walk Cafe
* Less than 2 miles to the Family-Friendly Destin Commons Shopping Center
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef- more info under Area Attractions below
* Professionally Managed, 24/7 service
Stella di Mare is a gorgeous 5 bedroom, 5 bath home located in Crystal Beach that comfortably sleeps up to 14 guests. This lovely three-story home offers ample space and is perfect for multiple families. The first floor has a spacious living room, dining room that seats 8, fully equipped kitchen, and laundry room. There are two bedrooms, both with king beds and private bathrooms on the first floor. The second floor offers a beautiful kitchen, living room, dining room that seats 6, and another laundry room. Two additional bedrooms, one king with a private bath and a king with an additional twin bed plus a private bath, are located on the second floor. Step out onto the wrap around balcony to spot Gulf views. The third floor offers a newly remodeled fifth bedroom with four twin bunk beds (sleeps 8) and private bath. Enjoy your own tropical, fenced-in paradise with a private pool, grilling station, and plenty of outdoor seating. Venture into the neighborhood and find the beach access roughly 235 yards away plus multiple restaurants within a short walk. Make your lasting memories at Stella di Mare.
*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*
*The Pool can be heated for an additional $45 per night.*
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.
Bed Setup:
1st Floor Master Suite: King Bed Guest Room: King Bed
2nd Floor Master Suite: King Bed Guest Room: King and Twin Bed
3rd Floor Guest Room: 4 Twin Bunkbeds (sleeps 8)
Area Attractions:
Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.
If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
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About the area
Destin
Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 15 min walk
Crab Trap Destin - 14 min walk
Miller's Ale House - 15 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 14 min walk
El Jalisco Destin - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅 on 17 May 2026 start from AU$911, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅 located?
Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Miramar Beach and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Destin Beaches. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our family had a great stay at this property everything was great!!
Luis E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Luis, thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad your family had a great stay and everything met your expectations. We look forward to hosting you again!
Jacquie, thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that everything was perfect during your stay. We hope to welcome you back for another great experience!
Great place to stay-Private swimming pool and 5 mins away from the beach-the only improvement I would suggest is to give more stuff like bathroom tissue paper,coffee pods etc.-except that everything else was fantastic
Overall super happy with our stay. 2 min walking distance from beach.
shivani p.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2023
Shivani, we are pleased to know that you were super happy overall with your stay in this well-located five-bedroom, five-bath home in Crystal Beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
The house is in a great location. Me and my family enjoyed our entire stay
Antrianna H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2022
Antrianna, Thank you for letting us know that your family enjoyed your stay. We're glad the location was convenient and we hope everything else was fantastic. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Very beautiful house and very close to the beautiful beach.When renting this place plan on buying everything you need such as the simplest things.... salt, pepper, any spice you want, cooking oils, laundry soap, dishwasher soap, paper towels and toilet paper. Also very limited on kitchen towels. We also heated the pool which was an added expense but very well worth it.
Tim A.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
Tim, thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad you found the house beautiful and enjoyed its closeness to the beach. We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
Very quiet, calm, relaxing space with lots of parking space. Well stock and equipped with quality appliances and furniture. Closs to shopping outlets and almost dirctly across from the beach. The pool was awesome & cool
Victoria M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2024
Samantha, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the quiet, calm, and relaxing atmosphere, as well as the ample parking and convenient location close to shopping and the beach. We're glad you found the pool to be awesome and cool. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
The Stella di Mare was a great choice for our family vacation. This home was well equipped for 4 families with multiple kids and a very quick and easy walk to the beach! We would definitely stay here again. My only suggestion is to consider more lighting in the back yard.
Rickiya W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Rickiya, we are very happy to know that your family enjoyed a great stay in this well-equipped five-bedroom, five-bath home in Crystal Beach. We will forward your suggestion regarding more outdoor lighting to property managers. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David M.
14 Aug 2015
Great house with everything you need
We had a large group of men stay here for our annual MANcation. It was the perfect location with two living rooms and enough beds capable of handling our large group. We had zero issues and the automated realjoy app made everything very smooth. Will definitely look here again for next year.
David M.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2021
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay in this beautiful 5-bedroom, 4 bath home. With 2 living areas, 2 master bedrooms, 2 kitchens, and a private pool, it is an ideal place for a large group. We hope you will book with RealJoy again.
Our family was one of three families with children from ages 3-11 that stayed together for five nights at Crystal Beach. This is the second year that we've stayed in this house and we lived it both times. The proximity to the beach, the pool in the backyard and the size of the house were perfect for us. We had a few small issues with the house and the property management company responded in a timely fashion to all issues.
laura s.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2022
Laura, Thank you for letting us know that you had a great family vacation. We are sorry that you had some issues but appreciate your nod to our responsive staff. We're glad the location was convenient and there was plenty of room. We'll see you next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jarrid R.
23 May 2017
Very nice, comfortable, and clean. Great location.
Everything was great except downstairs fridge was broke. They did bring Dry Ice to alleviate the problem after a technician was sent out and could not fix the fridge. All in all a great place. Would definitely go back.
Jarrid R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Sorry for the inconvenience. We now have a brand new refrigerator.
Tammy
Large Beautiful home! Everything was wonderful, the property management company was great to communicate with! My only recommendation is outdoor lighting, there was half a strand of lights and kids wanted to do a night swim but I think it was too dark for the amount of kids we had to keep an eye on. We would definitely come back!
Overall the house itself was nice, 3 stories helped out a lot with accommodating my whole family. Everybody had enough room for themselves. Now, the backyard, the pool was dirty mainly because it had a palm tree right next to it that was dropping its seeds in it. There were a bunch of ants by the pool and chairs. The grill didn’t really work, it’s almost as if the gas line wasn’t working right. Overall the house was great but the pool area needs work.
Aldo S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Pragna
18 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was very nice and clean but downstairs kitchen had bad odor smell. Some maintenance issues we found when we arrived but we call company and they came out next day and fix it.
We absolutely loved this house and all the room we had. The 3rd floor bunk room was perfect for the 6 kids and the adults had plenty of space throughout the rest of the house. Our only complaint was the front and back deck. We had so many splinters and nail injuries to feet the first day we had to make sure that the kids constantly had their shoes on when going out there. It also would have been nice to have some more lighting in the backyard at night. We truly loved the house though.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2023
Jennifer, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience. We are very happy to know that you loved this spacious five-bedroom, five-bath home in Crystal Beach. Please accept our apology for any discomfort endured due to the decks. We will forward your comments regarding the decks and lights to property managers so that they may pass along any suggestions to the owner of this rental. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
House was unbelievable. Fit our family of 12 perfectly. Could not ask for a better rental. Beach access was great, but, and not the fault of the home owners, was a little hard to deal with. Getting to the beach was easy. But, I guess the umbrella rental owners are on the city council or county commission. They have exclusive rights for umbrellas. So the only access for those accessing the public section, who want to use their own umbrellas, is a 40 foot swath of beach from boardwalk to water. Makes for a very crowded beach experience. But we did get to know some great people. Oh, if only I could get this house with a little room to spread out on the beach.
david c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
David, We appreciate the 5 star review. Thank you for letting us know that the house was perfect. We're sorry about the crowded beaches. There are a lot of people who want to visit our beautiful beaches this time of year. We're glad you got to know some great people. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
First off the house is just not clean. It’s filthy. The layout is good, the set up is cool but the cleanliness was horrible. We expected someone to come shock the pool or clean it and it never happened. We couldn’t figure out how to use the remote controls for fans, we callled but no one could help us or called back to help us. We went to Walmart to buy fans. No batteries in remotes. Would not rent this house again. Smelled like someone had a dog there before us. The third floor smelled like dog pee and the rugs were covered in dog hair
We also bought a broom for house Bc there wasn’t one provided and the floors hadn’t been touched.
Esther S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Esther, Thank you for providing feedback regarding your stay. We apologize for the frustration of an unclean house. We wish we would have known about this during your stay because we would have gladly sent a crew to clean it. In fact, all of your issues could have been resolved had you reached out to us. We hope everything else about your stay was great.
Great location. Wonderful floor plan for 4 couples and 3 kids. Five bathrooms. Each couple had a large bedroom and bathroom to themselves. The ‘kids’ room and bath is amazing. Stylish decor. The 2nd floor is a duplicate of the first floor with a full kitchen, living room, and laundry room.
We paid to have the pool heated. It was nice and warm when we arrived. The kids spent hours in the pool.
Property managers communicated just enough info at the right times.
The property needs some maintenance. The 2nd floor kitchen sink (or dishwasher) must have a leak. It was very moldy/musty on the 2nd floor. For health reasons, we slept with the windows open at night. The landscaping had not been tended to in a long time. Several kitchen door cabinets will not close. The back sidewalk by the pool is cracked and has sunk into the sand a bit.
We all wish there had been a few more staples left for us. This was the inventory: One roll of toilet paper per bathroom. A partial roll of paper towel. One small bottle of dish soap upstairs. None down. Maybe 2 dishwasher tablets. No laundry soap. Only 1 extra kitchen garbage bag downstairs. No extras downstairs. It seems we were all making trips to the store for extras. We do not expect a ton of extras, but certainly more for a house accommodating 11 people.
Stella di mare is a beautiful house in a really great location. Our family of six rented the house with two other families. We had six adults and ten children and the house was just perfect for our group. The highlights were the back yard/deck/pool area and the proximity to the beach. It really is a very easy little walk over to the beach, even for young children. At the time of our stay, there was even a wagon with Beach supplies, which was super handy. My only warning is that if you are someone who is particular about the finer details, this may not be the house (or property management company?) That's right for you. When we arrived, the keypad was not working quite right and after a few days quit all together. I contacted the management company and they said someone would come the next day, which never happened. Since we were leaving the following day, it did not feel worth my time to continue trying to contact them, we just dealt with it as it was. There were also other small details that weren't the greatest, like one of the boards on the deck steps was broken and pulled up off of the deck when we arrived, so we just had to make sure the kids walked around it, rather than using those steps. Similarly, the kitchens were stocked, but some key items were missing like a frying pan large enough to suit a large family, or a working can opener, and we constantly felt like we were trying to scrounge together enough bowls plates and cups for everyone. The downstairs bathroom adjoining one of the bedrooms and the laundry room / hallway also did not have a lock on the door into the laundry room, which just seems like a really poor oversight for a bathroom that has two entry points. All in all, any complaints we had about the house, we're overridden by the highlights of the house. We were in a group of people who were happy to just be flexible when there was a problem, and all agreed that we would rent the house again.
laura s.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2021
Laura, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your stay in the well located Stella di Mare, a five-bed, five-bath home that you would stay in again. We are happy to know that this beautiful house was perfect for your group of two families and you enjoyed its pool area and proximity to the beach. We appreciate you making us aware of the deck steps and the need for some kitchen items and a lock on the bathroom door. We would have been more than happy to send someone to bring any missing items had we known some were needed during your stay. We will forward your comments to property managers so that they may make sure that these issues have been resolved. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
We had 4 families in our group staying at Stella di Mare (7 adults and 9 kids ranging from 4 to 16.
The layout was absolutely perfect. Each couple had their own room with king size beds & their own private bathroom (2 on ground floor & 2 on the 2nd floor). The 3rd floor had an additional bathroom & a massive bunk room with 8 twin beds.
There were two kitchens (one on the ground floor- where everything was mainly stocked & one on the second floor). The extra oven & coffee pot on the second floor made cooking for a large group much easier. Having two laundy areas was extremely handy too, also located on the ground & 2nd floor.
Proximity to the beach could not have been better. It is an easy walk even with small children.
We loved having a pool on site. It is smaller, but all 9 kids were in at the same time & didn't seem to mind. There is a covered deck with plenty of chairs, which I appreciated. The deck itself does need work. Several of our kiddos ended up with splinters, so we had to really watch the smaller kids, making sure they put their shoes on before coming on the deck.
One thing that was a little rough... There is construction going on next door. They start pretty early & we actually choose to leave during the day a few times because of the noise. The workers did finish up the day fairly decent...usually around 4pm-ish. I know that is out of the control of the management team, but it is something to keep in mind if staying at this location anytime soon.
I can not brag enough about the property managers at RealJoy. We had several issues during our stay and they were amazing! From the big things like the t.v. cable & internet line being cut from the construction next door to simply needing a broom they were on top of it. This company was super responsive with the small things as much as they were with the big things!
Overall we had a great stay & even though I wouldn't stay in this exact location in the near future because of the construction, I would absolutely stay in another RealJoy managed property. They were amazing!
Amanda W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2022
Amanda, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're sorry you experienced a few issues but appreciate your acknowledgment of our responsive staff. We're glad that there was enough room for everyone and that the kids enjoyed the pool. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Katie J.
6 Oct 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Not a great experience
Upon arrival the house had no water (no use of sinks, toilets, or showers). I called and emailed the property managers immediately to have a maintenance man scheduled to come out ( ETA one hour). No one showed for 5 hours and we called the property manager each 1.5 hours no one showed. At this point it’s 9 PM and the maintenance man reports that he thinks the owners did not pay the water bill and that he could figure out a work around. At this point, I was worried we wouldn’t get water back and called VRBO directly who had wonderful customer service and was ready to place us in a hotel for the evening. Because of our large group, I decided to give the maintenance man his chance to fix the problem and he did eventually. We made sure all water in the house was working when we noticed the A/C on the 2nd floor was not working. Maintenance man thought he fixed it but an hour went by and it was getting warmer. We called back to property managers and set up A/C man to come out at 830am and have fans delivered that night. As we prepared for bed we notice cable/internet was also not working. We reported this to property managers that next morning. A/C man showed up at 830am and fixed the 2nd floor A/C. I called on our 2nd day to speak with a manager at the property managers company. I called 3 times that day each time being told I would be called back by a manager. My last call that day I was told both managers had left for the day because they didn’t feel well but no one could sent me a text/email to say they will follow back up with me tomorrow. Instead I spent my time out on the beach waiting by my phone for a call that wasn’t going to come. I went to pick up dinner for my group and received a call from a manager that was on PTO. She arranged to get our 1st night compensated but at this point I spent 2 of my 3.5 days of vacation dealing with this company. 3rd day it was confirmed cable/internet was not working so we were compensated for that too. Also we found 5 dead roaches throughout the house which showed the house wasn’t cleaned too recently.
Katie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2022
Katie, Please accept our sincerest apologies for the disappointing experience you had. We had to contact the owner to get the water figured out and sometimes that can take a while. As you mentioned in your review, the 2nd-floor AC was fixed. The internet has been fixed as well. Construction crews accidentally cut the line and it took Cox a few days to get to it. We apologize for the delay in communication from us. That is not our standard of service and we are truly sorry. We hope that the refund eased your frustrations a little. We also hope that your group managed to have some fun on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home.
I enjoyed the space that was available at the property. They are building housing next door, and the bathroom window is open so I would recommend a window covering. Also, they beach access isn't totally clear. Access to the beach is not clear so it would be helpful to know we would be asked to find another location which wasn't far from the house but also not the closest access to the house. Overall very good visit.
Sherry N.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2023
Sherry, Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re sorry that the beach access wasn’t clear and are pleased that you were able to sort it out. We’ll pass along your suggestion of a window covering in the bathroom to the owner for their consideration. We hope you enjoyed exploring local attractions and had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.